February 18 2007 Virus and Spam Newsletter

Here's the latest article from the Virus and Spam site at BellaOnline.com.

Identity theft and spyware infections are on the rise. The internet continues to become more dangerous every day. The saying "knowledge is power" is especially true when it comes to computer security, and my recent articles are designed to help give you more knowledge of the threats that exist and (most importantly) what you can do to better protect yourself!

10 Easy Ways to Protect Yourself Online
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, and taking certain precautions will help you stay safe. Here are some easy things you can do to protect yourself online...

Firefox - A Safer Alternative to Internet Explorer
As internet users, we are totally dependent on our web browser. Without a browser, we couldn’t explore websites, shop or do much of anything online. The most popular browser is Internet Explorer by Microsoft. Internet Explorer is included free with all versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, and is also the most dangerous browser to use from a security standpoint…